Madonna completely hides her face under balaclava and hooded coat as she celebrates Jewish holiday of Purim with children Rocco and Lourdes

She is renowned for her on-stage costumes but Madonna's latest get-up was for religious purposes.

The 56-year-old singer celebrated the Jewish holiday Purim, which traditionally sees observers masquerading in costumes and masks, with two of her children Lourdes, 18, and 14-year-old Rocco in New York and Madonna donned a balaclava for the festivities.

The only visible part of the star's features were her eyes and mouth and she covered up with a parka with a huge furry head as she headed out with the teens.

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Covered up: Madonna celebrated the Jewish holiday Purim, which traditionally sees observers masquerading in costumes and masks, in New York over the weekend

Lourdes wore a minidress and thigh-high boots while Rocco opted for a beret over his long blonde hair, white jeans and a top and a grey jacket.

The Jewish holiday Purim - which commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian Empire - may be especially prevalent for Madonna, whose Hebrew name is Esther.

Madonna has been quite public about her faith in the Jewish religion, mostly her regular practice of Kabbalah - a form of Jewish mysticism.

Standing out: Even though she hid her face, Madonna's quirky ensemble and balaclava ensured she stood out

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Throwback: Last year Madonna took on the role of the Mother of Dragons, Daenerys Targaryen, played by actress Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones for the holiday

In keeping with her studies, the star no longer gives concerts on Friday night, as it is the onset of Shabbat, and wears a red string around her left wrist for protection and to ward off the 'Evil Eye.'

The Lucky Star sing became attracted to the offshoot of Judaism in the 1990s, and it has been claimed it was a way for her to deal with her worldwide fame.

Last year Madonna took on the role of the Mother of Dragons, Daenerys Targaryen, played by actress Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones for the holiday.

Mini-me: Madonna's daughter Lourdes was also present and was spotted chatting with some pals

'Happy Purim!!!!! All Hail All Queens! ##certainty,' the hitmaker posted to Instagram, along with a snap of herself recreating the fictional character.

Emulating the exiled royalty of the Targaryen clan, the blonde beauty donned a leather buckled corset and lacy top as she wore her locks in tangles over her chest.

Sporting brass bracelets on her wrists, the star completed her Game Of Thrones persona with twin dragon figurines on her shoulders.

Rebel: It was hard to tell if Madonna's son Rocco was in costume or not as he stepped out in a beret, white jeans and heavy boots